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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.61, 317.47 and 179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.61, 317.47 and 179.41 is: 269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.61 : 317.47 = 179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.61/317.47 = 179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.61x = 317.47 × 179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.61x = 56,957.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,957.29/211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.16

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